Tarakan

An Australian tragedy

Allen & Unwin (01 April 1997)

1st. Edition

9781864482788

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274 pages | Australia | English

Value: AUD 45.00

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Dewey 940.5426

LC Classification D767.7 .S73 1997

LC Control No. 97158056

Subject

World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns
World War, 1939-1945 - Personal Narratives, Australian
World War, 1939-1945 - Regimental Histories

Plot

In 1945, 240 Australians died taking the small island of Tarakan from the Japanese. The tragedy of Tarakan was that by the time they succeeded, they needn't have begun. critically appraises the view that the Borneo campaign was unnecessary, arguing that the tragedy of Tarakan was that it was a justifiable operation doomed by the politics of coalition warfare and by bad planning.

Details

Printed By	South Wind Productions, Singapore
First Edition	Yes

Personal

Owner	Bribie Island RSL Sub-Branch Library
Location	F4
Index	754
Added Date	15 November 2020 07:00:03
Modified Date	30 March 2024 08:21:28

Value

Value	AUD 45.00
Book Condition	Very Good

Notes

Contains a handwritten note by 79906 H.H. Hall No 11 Res.U RAAF 1939-45. (Landing at Tarakan with American 5th Airforce)